Lake birding habitat

Lake Stanley Draper

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Stanley Draper is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Redhead, Lesser Scaup, and Bonaparte's Gull among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/21/2026Myriad Botanical Gardens1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/21/2026Lake Thunderbird SP--West Sentinel1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

4/20/2026Lake Thunderbird SP--East Sentinel2 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/20/2026Myriad Botanical Gardens1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

4/20/20268122–8274 E Britton Rd, Oklahoma City US-OK 35.56558, -97.3842315 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

4/20/202673135, Oklahoma City US-OK 35.38197, -97.360641 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

4/19/2026Mays Home1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/19/2026Choctaw Creek Park2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/19/2026North Canadian River--NE 63rd St.3 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/19/2026Lake Stanley Draper--N. Stanley Draper Dr.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/19/2026

Wood Duck

24/19/2026

Mourning Dove

54/19/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

14/19/2026

Franklin's Gull

1154/19/2026

Caspian Tern

14/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/19/2026

Little Blue Heron

34/19/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

14/19/2026

Great Egret

14/19/2026

Black Vulture

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

114/19/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

54/19/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/19/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

54/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Northern Flicker

14/19/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Stanley Draper for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Stanley Draper for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Stanley Draper?
Notable species at Lake Stanley Draper include Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Bonaparte's Gull, Pied-billed Grebe, Horned Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Stanley Draper?
Birding at Lake Stanley Draper is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Stanley Draper?
Lake Stanley Draper offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.